Student - Pharmacy Administrative Assistant

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If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Student - Pharmacy Administrative Assistant who is a critical thinker and interested in helping our clients; who thrives in a fast paced environment where they are the face of our team. Our award-winning culture, leaders who really care, unmatched training and support are all dedicated to ensure you are set up for success. We want you to stay and grow with us so we ensure that you have the resources to reach your professional goals.

What makes us a different kind of employer? We WANT you to have a career that provides work-life balance, and helping you achieve this is important to us. This career opportunity offers no overnight shifts, no weekends, free parking, and a pension contribution and because we are in the health business - paid benefits and perks to keep you at your very best.

This role is 37.5 hours per week and requires the Administrative Assistant to be on site in our Millennium Drive office location a few days per week, and the flexibility if desired, to work remote from home a few days per week. The work schedule is Monday to Friday daytime hours.

Your every day with us:
As a Student - Pharmacy Administrative Assistant, you are the front-line receiving authorization requests via fax from providers. In this role you will ensure all necessary information is obtained to process the authorization requests and resolve issues while demonstrating you’re above and beyond client focused attitude.

What you need to succeed:

• You like helping people - this is non-negotiable.
• You are a good communicator - you are clear, concise and friendly.
• Bilingualism is a requirement for this role both English and French
• Whatever it takes attitude, you like a new challenge every day.
• You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary diploma or degree in health or Medical field or Administration or equivalent;
• Strong technical aptitude - you can multitask and navigate between multiple software applications simultaneously.
• You are a problem-solving master with strong critical thinking skills; you understand client needs and learn quickly how to get the best results in any environment.
• You can handle the good and challenging calls/cases.
• Can work quickly and accurately under pressure of time restraints
• Can work on your own and as a team member
• Be well organized, with excellent time management skills
• Demonstrate mature and professional judgment and decision-making ability
• Are you currently in a medical/office administration role? Let us tell you why we would be worth considering for your next career move

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.